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Add 2/49 and 98/72

1^st number: 2/49, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

2/49 + 98/72 is 2473/1764.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   2/49 = 2 × 72/49 × 72 = 144/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   98/72 = 98 × 49/72 × 49 = 4802/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/3528 + 4802/3528 = 144 + 4802/3528 = 4946/3528
5. 4946/3528 simplified gives 2473/1764
6. So, 2/49 + 98/72 = 2473/1764
   In mixed form: 1709/1764

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